CLOSE PROTECTION COURSE

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

GENERALThank you for choosing Horizon as your training provider and booking a place on our Level 3 Close Protection course. We welcome you on the start of a potential career in the profession of Protective Security.

These instructions have been specifically compiled for students wishing to undergo training and qualification to obtain a Security Industry Authority (SIA) license.

The content of our Close Protection Executive course has been carefully designed utilising our Instructors extensive collective experience over many years working in the Close Protection industry, to provide one of the most in depth and comprehensive Close Protection courses on the market today. The course contains a mixture of classroom-based theoretical lessons and discussions as well as practical training exercises, involving scenario-based training and role-play exercises. The course syllabus is directed towards Close Protection Operatives wishing to pursue a career within an Executive environment.

PURPOSEYou should read these joining instructions carefully, as there are a number of things you need to prepare and complete before your arrival. Should you have any further questions having read these instructions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

VENUE AND COURSE INFORMATIONHorizon’s course will be held at our bespoke training centre on the outskirts of Loch Lomond, approximately 14 miles (25 minutes) from Glasgow International Airport. The full address is:

Pegasus House480 Main StreetBonhillWest DunbartonshireG83 9HYScotland, UK

Email: training@horizon.uk.comOffice tel: + 44 (0) 1389 755551

The training centre can be reached by taxi from Glasgow International Airport or by train from either Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street. The closest train station to the training centre is Alexandria. From Alexandria it is a 5-minute taxi journey to the training centre. Taxis can be pre-booked from either Glasgow International Airport or Alexandria train station by phoning Wright’s Taxi’s on +44 (0) 1389 721020. Wright’s taxi drivers are all familiar with the location of our training centre. If you are driving to the training centre, then simply input our postcode into a SATNAV or mobile device and it will direct you to our location.

ACCOMMODATIONWe have 11 one-person rooms and 2 two-person rooms adjoined to our training centre. These can be reserved via our at the point of booking for as little as £45 per night (breakfast is included) or alternatively by emailing; training@horizon.uk.com.

All rooms within our centre have their own television, wardrobes and drawers. The accommodation is centrally heated and has separate shower and bathroom facilities for female students. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation, additionally irons and ironing

boards are provided, however towels are NOT so please ensure you bring your own. Laundry facilities and a gym are available for students to use. Further information on their use will be provided to you on arrival.

Payment of the accommodation fee MUST be paid upon arrival, NOT beforehand (only the course fee should be paid prior to arrival).

If you have reserved accommodation your room will be available for you to access from 15:00 hrs on the day prior to the course commencing, unless otherwise arranged. Your room key will be left in an envelope on top of the dresser inside the entrance to the accommodation. Your name will be written on the envelope. The code to the accommodation door is C0459X. Any administrative instructions will be written on the whiteboard in the corridor inside the entrance to the accommodation. Please adhere to any instructions written.

If you are arriving by car, you will be shown where you should park during the induction phase of the course on day one. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CARPARK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE TRAINING CENTRE AS THIS IS DESIGNATED PARKING FOR HORIZON VEHICLES AND STAFF ONLY.

COURSE PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONSIn line with our Terms and Conditions you are reminded that unless previous arrangements have been agreed, full payment of the course fee must be made 1 week before commencement of the course (payment of the accommodation fee if selected must be paid upon arrival, not beforehand). Failure to carry out the aforementioned will result in the forfeit of your place on the course and loss of your holding deposit. Payment can be made by calling our office (01389 755551) or via BACS/online payment with the following details: Bank Name: SantanderAccount Name: Horizon LtdSortcode:090222Account No: 10578986IBAN:GB29ABBY09022210578986BIC: ABBYGB2L

Please use the reference below when paying for a course:

Course, First Name and Surname (Example: CPBRUCEWAYNE)

MEALSBreakfast is included within the cost when the option to include accommodation is selected via our website at the point of booking. Information regarding breaks and lunch will be discussed upon your arrival. There is a local convenient store less than 20 metres away from our training centre in addition to some basic meal making facilities to assist with your self-catering needs.

COURSE COMMENCEMENT & DISPERSALThe course commences at 09:00 hrs on the first day. Students can depart from the course after 17:00 hrs on the final day of the course. However, please bear in mind that flights and/or trains may not be available for that specific time. Please ensure any transport arrangements you make takes this into consideration. Accommodation can be extended to cover the night after the course ends, dependent upon accommodation availability (there will be an additional cost for this).

COURSE CERTIFICATES & REPORTSCertificates of qualification will be dispatched to your designated address. The Awarding Body post course certificates to Horizon and this takes place after the course results are provided to them. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR AFTER THE COURSE HAS FINISHED, ENQUIRING ABOUT YOUR CERTIFICATES. All certification enquiries should be addressed, via e-mail, to training@horizon.uk.com.

On the final day of the course your instructor will give you a course report, which will summarise how you performed over the duration of the course. The course report is written honestly and accurately and will highlight strengths, weaknesses and employment recommendations. Potential employers may request a copy of your course report (with your consent).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Our training terms and conditions are listed on our website; http://www.horizon.uk.com/training-terms-conditions/. Please ensure you had read and understood them prior to arrival.

BEHAVIOURStudents are expected to treat the accommodation, training centre, staff, fellow students, vehicles and any issued equipment with respect. Course Instructors are to be treated with courtesy and good manners.

Horizon is an equal opportunities training provider and we regularly receive students from a wide variety of ethnicities, religions and sexual orientation. We have a No Tolerance policy towards any racial, sexual or religious bigotry.

SMOKING POLICYThere is a strict no smoking policy inside the training centre and accommodation. There are designated smoking areas outside, which will be pointed out to you during your induction on Day One. Students are requested to remain considerate of cigarette disposal methods and use the bins provided.

PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENTSVERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ACT ON ALL REQUESTS:

LanguageThe course is taught in English only and therefore it is a requirement for you to be able to speak, read and write English fluently. This is to ensure that at no stage on the course you misunderstand the instructions and guidance being delivered which could result in you failing the course. You will not be selected for an interview with a recruiter unless your English is of a good standard.

Physical fitness preparationThere is a requirement for you to have a good level of fitness prior to attending this course and as such you will be required to sign a ‘Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire’ (PAR-Q) on the first day of the course.

Accreditation of Previous and/or Prior Learning (APL)To achieve the Level 3 Close Protection qualification, you are required to pass all learner outcomes of the course, which includes a 35 question multiple-choice examination, final

practical exercise and candidate’s portfolio of evidence.

IdentificationAs part of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) application and licensing process, you will be asked to provide two items of photographic identification from group A on the first day of the course. At least one must show your date of birth.

If you are unable to provide two items of photographic evidence, then you can provide one identity document from group A and two documents from group B. At least one document must show your current address and at least one document must show your date of birth.

Group A A signed valid passport Original birth certificate (no photocopies) Driving License (both parts if applicable) Valid EU Photo ID card Valid UK firearms license

Group B Marriage certificate P45 statement of income for tax purposes P60 Annual statement of income tax Bank or Building Society statement Mortgage statement (issued in last 12 months) Utility bills with current address Pay statement with your address and employers name.

The above listed documentation is very important; to arrive without it will prevent you from the correct enrolment procedures or completing the Conflict Management Assessment. If you encounter any problems with obtaining any of this documentation, please get in touch with us as soon as possible and we will give you advice.

MEDICAL COURSE(S)If you are attending the Close Protection course as a stand-alone course you MUST already possess a First Person on Scene (FPOS), First Response Emergency Care (FREC) or equivalent qualification. You MUST bring a copy of your qualification with you as proof of completion. If you do not have one of the aforementioned certificates you will not be certificated upon successful completion of one of these courses. Further details of this will be explained to you during the course.

DRESS & EQUIPMENTThe West Coast of Scotland has an extremely variable and unpredictable weather cycle. During summer months (Apr-Sep), temperatures rarely surpass 25C. Please bring sunblock. Please also consider bringing mosquito repellent, as Scottish Midges can be relentless during the summer at certain times of day and night.

During autumn/winter months (Oct-Mar), temperatures can fall to around -5C and snow, rain and wind are all common occurrences. So please bring appropriate warm and waterproof clothing.

There may be evening work during the course and students should make their own fitness/running arrangements.

Clothing requirements are governed by the time of year that the course is being run. Please look at this clothing suggestion and amend appropriately for the time of year. We suggest that you consult either weather apps or weather websites for accurate forecasts, before course attendance.

Robust footwear Robust trousers (walking trousers or jeans) – NO MILITARY/DPM TROUSERS T-shirts/fleeces/shirts (as appropriate for the weather conditions) Waterproof/warm jackets (as appropriate for the weather conditions) – NO

MILITARY/DPM JACKETS Cold weather wooly hats and gloves are permitted as long as neither interferes with the

ability to carry out the necessary weapon drills. Large scrubbing brush (for cleaning footwear) PT/Running Kit.

Throughout the duration of the training course, various activities will take place both inside and outside the classroom environment, therefore you must bring with you the following items of clothing:

Smart, casual clothing (jeans, chinos, shoes, shirt, suit jacket/blazer) Equally appropriate dress for female students A pair of smart formal shoes (lace-up only). Female students are also to ensure that they bring smart, formal shoes (Kitten Heel,

Pumps, Slingbacks etc.). Ladies ONLY ; dress shirts, sports bra, A sufficient quantity of casual clothing for duration of the course NO TRACKSUITS OR SHORTS ARE TO BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOM

PERSONAL ITEMSYou are strongly encouraged to bring items that will be helpful to you during the course. Such as:

Sufficient coat hangers A head torch (with sufficient batteries), required for medical exercises.

ELECTRONIC EQIPMENTStudents must also bring a laptop computer with Google Earth, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint etc pre-installed (for the Ops planning phase). Horizon will not be held responsible for the loss or damage to your personal belongings should it occur. STATIONARY & COURSE MATERIALSYou are required to bring the following items to the course:

A4 writing pad A good writing pen (black ink) and pencil

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONPlease read all instructions that are emailed to you carefully. There may be other documents that are requested from you prior to attending our courses. If you have any special needs such as prayer time, dietary requirements or medical requirements, please inform us prior to the course and we will try our best to accommodate you. There may be times when it is not possible, such as when it may cause disruption to the rest of the class or have a detrimental effect on other students learning experience and your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU